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In Chinese Medicine acne can be treated by two herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The two Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat acne
Why might Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) help with acne?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat acne as can be seen on Honeysuckle Flower's page.
Honeysuckle Flowers is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Stomach, the Heart and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Dispels Wind-Heat derived from an External pathogen. Expels Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner. Relieves Carbuncles.
Other symptoms often associated with acne
Carbuncles Boils Erysipelas Dysentery Pharyngitis Tonsillitis Laryngitis Sore throat Oliguria Spermatorrhea